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Top 50 Ways to Ruin Your Job Interview

Top 50 Ways to Ruin Your Job Interview

So, you got the interview all lined up and your ready and raring to go…well if you plan on doing well, you better avoid these 50 interview killers (and yes, every single one of these we have seen or have heard about from colleagues):

* Arrive late or too early (more than 10 minutes is too early)
* Fall asleep or yawn
* Smell like cigarette smoke or alcohol
* Discuss your party life
* Dress inappropriately
* Talk bad about your past co-workers or boss

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Five More Resume Blunders That Will Land You in The Trash

Five More Resume Blunders That Will Land You in The Trash

At ResumeBear we take pride in the quality of our sources and rely on their experience and expert guidance to help job seekers get ahead. Our goal is to help keep America working to their fullest potential. We all know the consequences of presenting a poorly cra­­­fted resume, especially loosing the ability to create the vital positive first impression to help you stand out from your competition.

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Optimize Your Resume Don't Forget the Cover Letter

Optimize Your Resume Don't Forget the Cover Letter

It helps you stand out; assisting by distinguishing you individually from the endless list of names applying for the same job. The job market is overpopulated, and it is more crucial than ever to find a way to be set apart from the crowd. Many hopeful job applicants don’t realize how dramatically they lessen their chances for being noticed by the hiring managers sorting through piles of resumes, just for failing to include a good cover letter. A well written cover letter answers the question “Why should WE pick YOU?”

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Optimize your Resume, Craft Compelling Objectives

Optimize your Resume, Craft Compelling Objectives

Good advertising is directed toward a specific target, which is why both the Objectives  and Summary sections of your resume should be focused toward a specific job opening. You wouldn’t use the same ad to pitch your restaurant to seniors as you would to twenty-somethings, because each group is looking for something completely different. Treat [...]

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20 Tips for Job Seekers from Companies that are Hiring Now

20 Tips for Job Seekers from Companies that are Hiring Now

Everyday you hear about more and more layoffs and cutbacks at companies around the world. However, there are many companies that are actively hiring new employees. It is more important now than ever before, to be organized and prepared, if you are searching or applying for a job since competition for all available jobs is at an all time high. Below you will find some useful job search and interview tips from actual companies that currently have 100 or more positions available for immediate hire.

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Win a Free Resume Makeover from ResumeBear.com

Win a Free Resume Makeover from ResumeBear.com

ResumeBear.com is giving away 5 Free Resume Reviews. If you would like one of the Resume Gurus from ResumeBear to look over your professional resume leave a comment below telling us why we should choose you for one of our Free Resume Makeovers.  The resumes chosen will also be featured in an upcoming post about [...]

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Tips for Creating Resumes That Provide a Competitive Edge

Tips for Creating Resumes That Provide a Competitive Edge

Think of your resume as your brochure.  Your resume is your first introduction to a potential employer.  Employers and recruiters receive hundreds of resumes each day and often scan your resume very quickly and make an initial assessment.  The purpose of your resume is to catch their attention and entice them to meet you in [...]

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Top 10 Things You Need to Know About a Resume

Top 10 Things You Need to Know About a Resume

Your Resume is a very important tool in your search for a job. With the current state of the economy, a powerful resume could be your key to finding employment. It is essential you understand exactly what a resume is and is not.

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Humor: 15 Skills NOT to List on Your Resume

Humor: 15 Skills NOT to List on Your Resume

The Internet is full of articles on what skills should go on your resume. Computer skills, people skills, on and on down the line. You’ve heard it all before. But what about skills that actually make resumes look worse? Many job seekers are listing skills that have no business being on a resume and that [...]

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15 Job Interview Horror Stories

15 Job Interview Horror Stories

We’ve all been there: the dreaded job interview. As unnerving and stressful as they are it’s to be expected that mishaps are bound to take place. Here is a list of the 15 worst job interview calamities that will leave yours in the dust. Next time you bomb an interview, feel free to check this [...]

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